Otherwise, the ‘Toon would be very misleading, like giving an impression that Marcellus Shale Natural gas tycoons are like the BP ones back in 1953 who subcontracted the CIA to launch the 1953 coup D’Etat in Iran, deposing Mr. Mosaddeq who wanted to nationalize the Iranian oil fields. In addition, I never hear anything about the New Iraq’s drinking water quality since the “black gold” gang has re-entered Iraqi oilfields.

At least the entry of gas companies into the Marcellus Shale region was accomplished “democratically” and minus capitalist military force. Governor Rendell managed to keep his position! In that sense, struggling Pennsylvania citizens should count our blessings, and be thankful that we do not have to pay for stationing National Guard troops in Pa Counties to protect drilling operations.